Did you know that these 36 everyday phrases were created by Shakespeare?

April 23 marks the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death (and potentially his birth, although the exact date of this remains unknown). With this comes the remembrance and celebration of his life and the distinguished works for which he is known by to this very day.

The works of Shakespeare are still read, studied and enjoyed by many people around the globe, with many phrases and words created by this literary genius still being used by people everyday, without it being realised. So, did you know that these everyday phrases were coined by Shakespeare himself hundreds of years ago?

“As good luck would have it” (The Merry Wives of Windsor)

“Bated breath” — (The Merchant of Venice)

“Neither a borrower nor a lender be” — (Hamlet)

“Brave new world” — (The Tempest)

“Break the ice” — (The Taming of the Shrew)

“Refuse to budge an inch” — (Measure for Measure / The Taming of the Shrew)